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Forum: American Ale 06-20-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,564
Posted By uniconfis
I kegged this last night. I did add zest from...

I kegged this last night. I did add zest from two lemons in the secondary. This beer is awesome. Doesn't seem to need much for aging. I think it's ready to drink day one. I forced carbonated of...
Forum: American Ale 06-06-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,564
Posted By uniconfis
I just brewed this AG recipe last night. I think...

I just brewed this AG recipe last night. I think I'm going to add lemon zest to the secondary too. Seems like it would be a great summer brew.
Forum: DIY Projects 01-25-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By uniconfis
I think there is a way to calibrate these temp...

I think there is a way to calibrate these temp controllers. Maybe that is what needs to be done.
Forum: DIY Projects 01-13-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By uniconfis
Brewed a Black Butte porter last night using the...

Brewed a Black Butte porter last night using the new heat stick. Worked great. I don't know if I'll ever leave the kitchen for brewing now that dual heat sticks are working out. Well, at least for...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-12-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By uniconfis
Tested the new heatstick today. Worked great! ...

Tested the new heatstick today. Worked great! No leaks and GFI held the whole time. Thanks again guys!
Forum: DIY Projects 01-10-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By uniconfis
I'll keep that in mind. I didn't think about...

I'll keep that in mind. I didn't think about looking around. I just tried one. But this build is looking solid. The electrical connections are completely encased in jb weld. And I have applied...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-10-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By uniconfis
Thanks Gritsak. I was looking at that earlier. ...

Thanks Gritsak. I was looking at that earlier. Unfortunately I could not fit the 1" coupling in the chrome drain pipe. So I took the cardboard roll from paper towels and cut it to fit around the...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-10-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By uniconfis
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm on my way to...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm on my way to Home Depot. I'm going to follow your advice djt17. I'm sure we have the same issue. That looks like a solid solution.
Forum: DIY Projects 01-09-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By uniconfis
Heatstick be trippin'

I recently built a second heat stick using these instructions (http://www.3d0g.net/brewing/heatstick). I probably used 2 tsp acetone to thin out the jb weld to pour into the chrome drain pipe to...
Forum: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer 12-09-2011, 02:37 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 43,589
Posted By uniconfis
Beernewb, that is weird. I followed the recipe...

Beernewb, that is weird. I followed the recipe to a T too and after 12 days my Christmas ale is bursting with ginger and a hint of cinn.
Forum: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer 12-09-2011, 01:18 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 43,589
Posted By uniconfis
So after 12 days I'm at 1.025. My SG was 1.075. ...

So after 12 days I'm at 1.025. My SG was 1.075. Would it be wise to add another yeast packet here?
Forum: DIY Projects 11-30-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3,542
Views: 650,006
Posted By uniconfis
Thank you thank you for this thread!!! Got this...

Thank you thank you for this thread!!! Got this controller put together and working perfectly. It's going to be nice to finally be able to controller my fermenting temps without using a cooler and...
Forum: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer 11-29-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 43,589
Posted By uniconfis
I brewed this last Saturday. It was a last...

I brewed this last Saturday. It was a last minutes decision to brew so I didn't make a starter and used only one packet of 1028 activator yeast. As of now it's still fermenting fairly heavy. I'm...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 01-08-2008, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11,220
Views: 1,768,783
Posted By uniconfis
A few months I started a batch of Apfelwein. I...

A few months I started a batch of Apfelwein. I usually keep the yeast and sugar on hand so I just picked up the apple juice. Unfortunately I only had 1.5lbs of dextrose on hand and I also forgot to...
Forum: Extract Brewing 09-21-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By uniconfis
You need to ensure that your wort and water are...

You need to ensure that your wort and water are throughly mixed before taking a gravity test. Like others said, you really can't miss your OG when brewing extract kits. Especially 6 out of 8. Make...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 09-14-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By uniconfis
Yeah, I should probably replace the carapils...

Yeah, I should probably replace the carapils with the 2-row. Thanks Nurmey.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 09-14-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By uniconfis
Summit Hefeweizen

Due to Summit's decision to discontinue one of my favorite beers, I would like to try to clone. This will be my first brew that is not from a kit. Summit has release the following information to...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-13-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,413
Posted By uniconfis
Not too often anymore. Now that football is back...

Not too often anymore. Now that football is back I may have to for a few games.
Forum: General Techniques 09-13-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By uniconfis
Thanks! That really helps me out. I was waiting...

Thanks! That really helps me out. I was waiting for Dec due to ambient temps but sounds like it shouldn't be much of an issue.

Sorry about the hijack rcjmil.
Forum: General Techniques 09-13-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By uniconfis
I'll be doing this starting in Dec. I purchased...

I'll be doing this starting in Dec. I purchased the Igloo 70qt maxcold. JaddedDog and Yooper, how much ice did you have to use to maintain 38 degrees?
Forum: General Techniques 09-13-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By uniconfis
Craigslist might be a good way to start.

Craigslist might be a good way to start.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 09-13-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,311
Posted By uniconfis
I've been considering those for a while now. ...

I've been considering those for a while now. But, I've spent way too much this year. Would a cheap spray bottle do just as well for sanitizing bottles?

Has anyone else tried the oven method? ...
Forum: General Techniques 09-13-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By uniconfis
I'm fairly new to yeast starters myself. I...

I'm fairly new to yeast starters myself. I started this threat a few weeks ago and there is a lot of good info. Give it a read and most of your questions will be answerwed. ...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-13-2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4,830
Views: 238,027
Posted By uniconfis
2253 + 5 started tonight = 2258. Love that...

2253 + 5 started tonight = 2258. Love that Apfelwein!
Forum: General Techniques 09-12-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By uniconfis
Well, if the results are similar to food I'll...

Well, if the results are similar to food I'll keep away. Nothing in the microwave tastes better than the stove/oven/grill. I also can't let myself get lazy with brewing either. I'd get way to...
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